OTTR (Otter Tail) Stock Based Compensation: $10 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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OTTR Otter Tail Corp OTTR
83 GF Score
Price $90.18
GF Value $79.82
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Otter Tail Stock Based Compensation?

Otter Tail OTTR +0.06% 83 Stock Based Compensation is $10 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates OTTR with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $79.82 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Otter Tail's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $6 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $10 Mil.

Otter Tail Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

Otter Tail Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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Otter Tail Stock Based Compensation Chart

Otter Tail Annual Data
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Otter Tail Quarterly Data
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Otter Tail Stock Based Compensation Calculation

Stock Based Compensation is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $10 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of $10 Mil mean?
Otter Tail (OTTR) has a Stock Based Compensation of $10 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Otter Tail and its competitors.
Is Otter Tail's Stock Based Compensation too high?
Otter Tail's current Stock Based Compensation is $10 Mil. Overall, Otter Tail has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Otter Tail's Stock Based Compensation compare to SEB and TTI?
Otter Tail's Stock Based Compensation of $10 Mil can be compared against companies in the Conglomerates industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Stock Based Compensation for a Conglomerates company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Conglomerates industry context. However, Stock Based Compensation should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Stock Based Compensation mean?
A high Stock Based Compensation can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Otter Tail and its competitors. Otter Tail's current Stock Based Compensation is $10 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Otter Tail stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Otter Tail (OTTR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $79.82, compared to a current price of $90.18 — trading 13% above its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is $10 Mil. Otter Tail's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Stock Based Compensation calculated?
Stock Based Compensation is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Otter Tail (OTTR), the current Stock Based Compensation is $10 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Otter Tail (OTTR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Otter Tail stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $90.18 is trading 13% above its estimated GF Value™ of $79.82. GuruFocus considers Otter Tail to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OTTR:

  • Stock Based Compensation: $10 Mil
  • GF Value™: $79.82 vs. price of $90.18 (13% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the OTTR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Otter Tail Business Description

Address 215 South Cascade Street, P.O. Box 496, Fergus Falls, MN, USA, 56538-0496
Otter Tail Corp is a U.S. energy company that operates in the electric (produces and sells electricity), manufacturing (fabricates metal components), and plastics segments (pipes for water uses). The company conducts its operations and acquires the majority of its revenue in the U.S. in the states of Minnesota, South Dakota, and North Dakota. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Electric segment and commercial customers, although it generates revenue from residential and industrial customers, as well.
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